Síol Feasa

Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied.

Síol Feasa is a free campaign from Hanlon Creative Press to support numeracy and literacy in Ireland. Every fortnight, we share a new free resource for students, teachers and families. Join once, and every new resource is yours.

What you get

  • Free resource

    • A new free resource every fortnight, in numeracy and literacy

  • JC and LC

    • Resources written for Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate students

  • Inclusion

    • Plain language, worked examples and support for EAL students.

Starting Date - 12th October 2026

Maths Week

Our first resource is Maths Exam Action Verbs: 18 key verbs from Maths exam papers, such as Calculate, Explain and Sketch, explained in plain English, with a worked example, what your answer must include, Spanish, and space to write each verb in your own language.

Print. Practise. Keep.

Clear, printable study guides you can use anywhere.

Every Síol Feasa resource comes as a carefully checked PDF you can download, print and keep in your folder. Each guide uses plain English, worked examples and a clean, calm layout, with support for students learning English. Ideal for revision at home, homework, or a quick class handout, with no screen needed.

Learn by Doing

Interactive practice that adapts to every learner.

Our interactive resources turn study into active learning. Students reveal worked examples step by step, practise The HANLON Exam Method™, match, sort and check their understanding, and get instant, encouraging feedback, with no timers and no pressure. Each learner can choose their text size, an easy-read font, calm colours and extra spacing, so every student can learn in the way that suits them best. It is a practical way to build confidence and digital skills, the way students learn today.

Course curriculum

    1. About Síol Feasa

    2. Updates

    1. Maths Exam Action Verbs for JC and LC

    2. Interactive version: Maths Exam Action Verbs for JC and LC

    1. Literacy-Coming soon

    1. Coming soon

About this course

  • Free
  • 6 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Oide Rolando Hanlon

Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied

Oide Rolando Hanlon

Senior Instructor

Oide Rolando Hanlon is a qualified post-primary teacher of Mathematics, Spanish, Business and Computing, registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland. He holds a PME, an MBA, an MSc and a Master's in Education in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, and brings experience in the Irish State Examinations, in industry and in research. He is the creator of The HANLON Exam Method™. His long-term mission is to give back to the community by supporting literacy and numeracy in Ireland, combining good teaching with new methodologies and technology so every student can reach their full potential.

Síol Feasa resources are free to use in the classroom and at home. They are independent study resources and are not produced or endorsed by the NCCA or the State Examinations Commission.

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Note from Oide Rolando Hanlon

"A seed of knowledge grows when it is shared. Síol Feasa is my way of giving back to the students and teachers of Ireland. I hope these resources help you feel more confident in every exam."

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